I surprises me out pessimistic everyone is. Victory and Polaris are known in the industry as the company that push boundaries the farthest in their categories. Just because Harley rearanges a couple of gas tanks and fenders, and calls it a new bike, doesn’t mean that Victory will. Sure some of their current models may be a little predictable, but we should expect that from a company that is making no bones about wanting to firmly establish itself in the cruiser category. So they DO have to build the types of bikes that cruiser buyerswant, right? -and they totally have, right? But I have a feeling this is going to be different. Have a little faith my friends, maybe even show a little love for the Amreican motorcycle, and remember that Victory is the only American brand that DOES push design and engineering to new limits. I know I’m sounding like a commercial, but come on… American, motorcycle, state-of-the-art, whats not to like?

Seeing as how this wasn’t introduced as part of the 2012 line up I’m not expecting it to be a whole new bike but I am curious to see what they come up with. Either way like Spaz said it is nice to see engineering making a prominent comeback in the American cruiser market again.

Renegade wheels announces new sales/development person.
S&S saved by state loans.
A golf caddy for your HD.
New womens clothing from HD.
A custom Shucklehead engine.
A film of Triumph from 1954.
Easyriders show schedule.
A new VW commercial.
Bonneville Speedways museum.
A custom Shovelhead.
Fastest growing segment of elec. veh. is motorcycles, starring Volta.
Theft proof bags for your American bike.
Acrylic grips and pegs.
Custome Chrome appoints new VP of Operations.
Big Bear has gone under.
A film about The Wall of Death.
Oil tank from aftermarket manufacturer.
Joke of the week.
HD fails to stop internet sales from dealers.
A Sporty trike.
Triumph reports record profits.
Victory is coming out with a new bike.

I won’t mention the TV show about JJ and the Teutels.

They are all cool in their own right, but I think the biggest and best news for us Americans is the story about Victory coming out with something new.

Designing a new frame and engine is way too expensive in this environment. Bikes from most manufacturers will be iterations with evolutionary improvements. It would be nice to see a little less plastic from Victory though. At least they paint their graphics now instead of using those insipid stickers.